Chandler-Gilbert Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Casa Grande, AZ (2026)
Casa Grande, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Casa Grande has a population of about 57,590. Median household income is $66,354 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Casa Grande
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Casa Grande. Distances are calculated from Casa Grande city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Casa Grande. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Mesa Community College
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Online programsYes
South Mountain Community College
Published tuition$2,358 - $17,872
Online programs--
Rio Salado College
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Online programsYes
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Casa Grande
Casa Grande is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $50,150 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,548 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,090 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,947 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,340 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $44,860 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $62,150 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $60,165 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,200 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $76,670 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $43,230 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $41,849 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,550 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,935 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Casa Grande at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,590 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,354 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Pinal County | 1,515 workers, 90 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Casa Grande-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Maricopa, AZ – 17.5 mi away (45,666 pop)
- Queen Creek, AZ – 24.0 mi away (35,524 pop)
- Chandler, AZ – 26.5 mi away (247,477 pop)
- Gilbert, AZ – 27.9 mi away (237,133 pop)
- Mesa, AZ – 34.3 mi away (484,587 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Casa Grande, AZ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Casa Grande. The closest is Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, AZ (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Campus Immersion (37.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Casa Grande?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Casa Grande are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,200), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,090), Social Worker, All Other ($62,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Maricopa instead of Casa Grande?
Maricopa, AZ is 17.5 miles from Casa Grande and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Casa Grande an affordable place to study social work?
Casa Grande’s median household income of $66,354 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Casa Grande while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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